What AI assistants work with DesktopVisionMCP?

DesktopVisionMCP works with Claude, ChatGPT, Codex, Gemini, and any other AI assistant or tool supporting the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Does DesktopVisionMCP continuously record my screen?

No, DesktopVisionMCP captures screen images strictly on demand when requested by your AI assistant, and it never records in the background.

Can DesktopVisionMCP perform actions like clicking or typing?

No, the application is strictly read-only; it never clicks, types, or executes actions on your desktop.

Where are the captured screenshots stored or sent?

Screen captures go directly to the assistant that requested them and are not sent anywhere else.

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Scheduled launch — Aug 13, 2026

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DesktopVisionMCP

A macOS menu bar app and MCP server that lets AI assistants inspect your screen on demand without manual screenshots.

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DesktopVisionMCP

Platforms

macOS

Languages

English

API Available

Yes

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About DesktopVisionMCP

What the tool does and who it's for

DesktopVisionMCP is a macOS menu bar application and plain Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to let AI assistants view your screen directly. Instead of taking, cropping, and pasting screenshots or describing on-screen context, DesktopVisionMCP enables assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, Codex, and Gemini to request and inspect screen captures on demand. It operates strictly on request, never records continuously, never performs automated clicks or keystrokes, and displays its active status in the macOS menu bar.

Key capabilities

macOS menu bar application for real-time status visibility

Plain Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation

On-demand screen capture triggered only when requested by AI

Cross-assistant support for Claude, ChatGPT, Codex, Gemini, and other MCP-compatible models

Privacy-first architecture with zero continuous recording

Read-only execution that never clicks or types on your system

Direct capture transfer directly to the requesting assistant

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